my sister and cousin were scheduled for fittings today at 1pm. My sister got there early...and called me in a panic at 12:30. She said that the lights are off and no one is there.
So after reading today's posts I hopped in the car with my mother and 12 month old son; and headed down there.
I got there and saw people inside...I yelled thorugh the door...that I want all my dresses right now.
They let us in. My cousin arrived shortly after ready for her fitting....we told her that the shop has closed....they let her in also...she is 8 months pregnant right now.
they found my dresses...but no one was discussing payment with us...for 3 hrs...meanwhile the doors had all been locked...LIPA shut off the electricity...so we were locked inside for over 3 hours with no lights or air conditioning...with a baby and a pregnant woman.
finally owner Bea came over to talk to her....after my sister yelled at her. she saidf that she didnt know were there...she is the one that let us in.
she told me that i had to pay full price for the BM's dresses...meanwhuile they came in the wrong color...so I told her that I will not pay full price...because this is a breach of contract...Im willing to pay something for them...but not full price....( i had no choice but to take them since my wedding is only 9 days away)
Bea went to take all the dresses back,...meanwhile my mother's and mine are already paid in full....my sister stopped her...and Bea stormed off that she is giong to call the cops....I said good...because I already called them...since you locked us in here.
I then got on my cell and called news 12...which arrived at the same time to as Suffolk's finest.
She lied to the officers and news12...she said that someone else must have locked the door...but I watched her myself lock the door.
I apoligized to the officers...I know that this was a waste of police resources... the officers we extremly nice and help me get the dresses for a discounted price.
Im extremly upset because on numerous occasions Bea lied to my face and assured me that they weren't closing....she is a lier.
I know that she reads post on this site...so to you Bea I must say....that I feel bad that you business is giong Bankrupt...but the way in which you handled yourself in this situation has been absolutly disgusting....you have no people skills...and do not deserve and pity after the way you treated us today.
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I just saw it with my mom. We actually saw her at a bridal showcase this year! I don't think I would have been that nice to her.
I feel so bad for everyone that you had to go through this!
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How horrible for you. I hate that place. I've used them in the past and had nothing but trouble.
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i just saw it!!
which one of you brides was that yelling at her in the background?? i wanted to yell into the screen 'you go girl!'
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Oh, I am so sorry!
FutureMrs
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Somebody (probably from LIW) called the radio station WBLI this morning and Maria got all worked up. People are already trying to sue and I think all of you should. Buying your wedding dress should be a happy, stressfree occasion and this lady and her crappy store took that away from you. Good luck.
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Posted by FutureMrs
Somebody (probably from LIW) called the radio station WBLI this morning and Maria got all worked up. People are already trying to sue and I think all of you should. Buying your wedding dress should be a happy, stressfree occasion and this lady and her crappy store took that away from you. Good luck.
I couldn't agree more. Much love girls!!!
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I feel so bad for you and all the other girls who are going thru this horrible horrible situation. It is such a shame, when I heard the news on the radio I wanted to cry even though I don't know who is in this situation but I know if it was me I would be sooo up set. so to all the girls keep your head up- and I'm sure all will work out
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News12 was out front of the store again this morning. I guess they are expecting more angry (for good reason!) brides to show up there today.
Danielle, I'm sorry you have to deal with this nonsense 9 days before your wedding.
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Incompassionate people I swear. The nerve. Im so sorry you ladies had to go through this.
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Also you girls should contact WB11 News at Ten. There's a segment on there called Help Me, Howard and he deals with situations like this all the time.
He's seems to be really good at getting people their money back and resolving issues like this. I know he just did one recently with another bridal shop. I included the link, it's worth checking out since they have a wider broadcast and can get the bad publicity further.
Good luck girls!!!!
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Posted by FutureMrs
Somebody (probably from LIW) called the radio station WBLI this morning and Maria got all worked up. People are already trying to sue and I think all of you should. Buying your wedding dress should be a happy, stressfree occasion and this lady and her crappy store took that away from you. Good luck.
That was me on WBLI this morning.
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I am so sorry you girls are going through this good luck with everything and much love
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Posted by boobobunny
Posted by FutureMrs
Somebody (probably from LIW) called the radio station WBLI this morning and Maria got all worked up. People are already trying to sue and I think all of you should. Buying your wedding dress should be a happy, stressfree occasion and this lady and her crappy store took that away from you. Good luck.
That was me on WBLI this morning.
Good for you!!! I say get the word out as much as possible. I have ALWAYS discouraged people from going to that shop. I bought a BM dress from there 4 years ago and it was a NIGHTMARE so I'm not really surprised that she's going bankrupt. Bea does NOT know how to run a business. What a shame, my heart goes out to all you girls out there who are trying to track down your gowns!
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I ordered my gown from Bridal Suite and had a wonderful experience. My sister is now getting married in Nov. and her wedding gown has been in and ran on time. The bridesmaid gowns are due in Sept. Talking to the staff at B.S. they have made arrangements with another Bridal shop to take care of all existing orders. I know it is a stressful time for everyone involved.I hope this will ease everyone, even just a little. If I find out anything out I will let everyone know
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Posted by murphyred
I ordered my gown from Bridal Suite and had a wonderful experience. My sister is now getting married in Nov. and her wedding gown has been in and ran on time. The bridesmaid gowns are due in Sept. Talking to the staff at B.S. they have made arrangements with another Bridal shop to take care of all existing orders. I know it is a stressful time for everyone involved.I hope this will ease everyone, even just a little. If I find out anything out I will let everyone know
2 posts? Hmmmmmmm......
Hmmm is right...
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I ordered my gown from Bridal Suite and had a wonderful experience. My sister is now getting married in Nov. and her wedding gown has been in and ran on time. The bridesmaid gowns are due in Sept. Talking to the staff at B.S. they have made arrangements with another Bridal shop to take care of all existing orders. I know it is a stressful time for everyone involved.I hope this will ease everyone, even just a little. If I find out anything out I will let everyone know
2 posts? Hmmmmmmm......
and the last post from murphyred in 2002.... 'I had a great experience with the Bridal Suite of Patchogue. Everyone there is always so helpful. I have also bought bridesmaids gowns from them and never had a problem.'
Really, the point is not whether or not some people had a good experience. The point is that many many people are currently having a bad one.
to all the girls trying to rescue their dresses
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Posted by murphyred
I ordered my gown from Bridal Suite and had a wonderful experience. My sister is now getting married in Nov. and her wedding gown has been in and ran on time. The bridesmaid gowns are due in Sept. Talking to the staff at B.S. they have made arrangements with another Bridal shop to take care of all existing orders. I know it is a stressful time for everyone involved.I hope this will ease everyone, even just a little. If I find out anything out I will let everyone know
so who are you really?
2 posts and you decide to reply to this thread. yesterday was a nightmare for 200 long island brides....my wedding is now 8 days away...honestly how would you feel in my situation....even if I had a good experience with this place in the past....which I actually did for my sister's wedding...that is no excuse for how the brides and bridesmaids and mothers were treated there yesterday....I would not be telling people how wonderful they were after hearing what happened yesterday.....you weren't there...(or were You?) to see brides crying because there wedding is Aug 27th and the dresses were sent back to the manufator becaue Bea didnt have the $$ to pay to UPS to get the dresses off the truck....your 12 month old son and 8 month pregnant cousin weren't locked inside a building with no electricty for over 3 hrs.
I have never attacked anyone on this site...I have always been sympathic to other brides wedding stresses....but in this situtation I can not sit back quitely....you have no idea what was going through all those brides heads as they were praying and hoping that they would get their dresses in time.
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I can't believe we have a fakie on this thread!!
Where's the OFC on this one??
You go Danielle!!!
Interesting how your dress came in on time when your wedding is in Novemeber yet the girl who is getting married at the end of August didn't get hers. Must be nice to be that connected
And I doubt you'll see those gowns in September, unless you want to find them in her liquidation sale!
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Posted by murphyred
I ordered my gown from Bridal Suite and had a wonderful experience. My sister is now getting married in Nov. and her wedding gown has been in and ran on time. The bridesmaid gowns are due in Sept. Talking to the staff at B.S. they have made arrangements with another Bridal shop to take care of all existing orders. I know it is a stressful time for everyone involved.I hope this will ease everyone, even just a little. If I find out anything out I will let everyone know
